So there’s a rumor that Garfield once flew to NYC from Indiana just to have an Italian Birthday Dinner with Jon and Odie in the early ’90s. Honestly, it wouldn’t surprise me because we all know how much Garfield loves lasagna. Unfortunately, I never heard where the group dined but Carmine’s Italian Restaurant would be where I would bet.
Carmine’s has been around a long time. Since 1990 in fact. That’s certainly no easy feat here in NYC. There are two locations-one in Times Square and one on the Upper West Side. I am choosing to only recommend the Upper West Side because it is not nearly as loud as the Times Square location. I also have personal experience in having a 14-year-old’s Italian Birthday Dinner Celebration at the UWS restaurant.
To begin with, the teens had their own table and the family-style Italian dining was a hit. I chose to sit at another table and observe from afar so the kids could have some independence. Because I had planned with the restaurant beforehand the waitstaff took special care in making sure the kids felt empowered during their dining experience. Markedly, there is a nice clean, friendly, old-school ambiance to Carmines. Definitely, a place that Kids and adults can talk and hear each other with no problem. Sometimes that’s hard to find nowadays.
Additionally, we had a teen in a wheelchair attend and it was a plus that all dining areas were wheelchair accessible. The birthday dessert was huge and made quite the impression on the table because of its magnitude and glorious presentation. All in all Carmine’s Italian Restaurant is a great place to go for a family celebration of any kind or just a random Tuesday. Private rooms are available and they have a very descriptive website that you can check out below. By the way, The Times Square Location may be just as wonderful. I am only going off my experience. Divertiti, Arrivederci!
https://www.carminesnyc.com/parties/upper-west-side
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